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Coedana came into the final couple of furlongs on the bridle, but didn't stay the trip.
If you started watching with two furlongs left to run, you would have been counting your cash.
However, racing isn't like that, and Coedana's gas tank emptied. She finished third, and the Beckett horse stayed on powerfully inside the final furlong to win in emphatic style.
As for Brave Knight, I didn't get to watch too much of it, but caught the end where he was seriously struggling and didn't get close to winning. The Nicholls yard is in horrendous form at present, so it's best to stay clear.
Big Mojo 11/2 (1pt) – Ascot 2.05
Due to the field size, it would not surprise me if some jockeys on each side of the starting stalls have a difference in opinions, resulting in two groups forming.
If that's the case, Big Mojo will have to settle for the stand's side, which is normally a decent side to be on when the ground is close to good to firm as it is today.
As I've mentioned on a number of occasions, the sprinting division is in dire straits. Asfoora has been the consistent horse over 5f, but over this trip, you've probably got a better chance of picking a name out of a hat.
We've not had consistent Group 1 winners in the 6f division in what appears to be a lifetime, so going with the most recent Group 1 winner at this trip from the UK is probably a burden.
Despite there being many new Group 1 winners at this trip, I thought Big Mojo had been knocking on the door in some big races this year. Also, the manner he won the Sprint Cup at Haydock was convincing.
There were a couple of potential hard-luck stories with Kind Of Blue and Flora Of Bermuda, but I think they both had enough time and space to win if they were good enough.
Hopefully, Tom can get Big Mojo quick from the stalls and into a prominent position. If they do congregate to the stand's side, he'll need to be in a good position from stall 20. He won't want a slow start, as his chances will be over before they've started.
Back it with Tote (no fixed odds)Field Of Gold 2/1 (2pt) – Ascot 3.25
When tipping horses, I do tend to stay clear of the ‘obvious' horses, as that's not what you come on the website for. However, Field Of Gold is currently 2/1, and that's because he was well below par last time out. If the true Field Of Gold turns up, he wipes the floor with this field, and we might not ever see him above EVS again.
On his best form, this race is over before it has even started. Unfortunately, horses aren't machines, and problems do occur like last time at Goodwood.
Field Of Gold was found to be lame last time out, which was the reason for the awful performance. The Gosdens could have easily put him away for next year, or Juddmonte could have retired the horse. The fact that they are coming back for this race suggests he is back to his best.
There are a few horses who can challenge him, but they don't have the same ceiling as FOG. My selection put in a performance worthy of an RPR of 131 the time before last, and that is miles clear of any horse in this race.
Colin Keane hasn't been great since getting the Juddmonte job, and I'd say he is the main question mark for tomorrow. He is mustard in Ireland, where he knows the tracks, but in the UK he is still getting the experience.
Back it with Tote (no fixed odds)Almeric 14/1 (0.5pt EW) – Ascot 4.05
At the prices, I am more than happy to give Almeric a chance in his first-ever Group 1 race.
On paper, he has a lot of improving to do to beat the likes of Calandagan, Ombudsman and Delacroix. However, racing isn't run on paper, and I was thoroughly impressed with his performance at Ayr last time out.
Given he was off the track for an extended period from spring to autumn, he made light work of a decent Group 2 and looked like a Group 1 performer.
This race is much tougher than the Ayr race, but the visuals were very impressive. That performance recorded an RPR of 121, which doesn't leave him a million miles away of hiting the frame if some of the main horses underperform.
I'm not sure how this race will unfold, but Godolphin and Ballydoyle have pacemakers. At York, the Godolphin pacemaker was given a 20L lead, and it didn't look likely that they'd catch him.
If they decide to set a good pace, I think that'll suit Almeric, who sat off the pace last time out and picked them off with ease.
Andrew Balding has had a tremendous season, and Oisin Murphy is the man for the big occasion.
Back it with Tote (no fixed odds)Totespot placepot at Catterick
- 10.30 – Trapper John
- 11.00 – Galileo Blue
- 11.28 – Savannah Grey
- 11.56 – Fouroneohfever
- 12.23 – Havana Prince
- 12.50 – U Sure Do
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